Cost of living payment scheme extended - charity urges plan update
A charity has called on the government to 'rethink' its plans over the restriction of Winter Fuel Payments.
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DWP extends 'vital' cost of living fund with £421 million boost for struggling families
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that the household support fund, which provides struggling families with help during the cost of living crisis, will be extended by another six months.
Proposal for social tariffs for energy and water bills as prices hike in October
The Government has been called upon to introduce social tariffs for water and energy bills as rates are set to rise in October. The new price cap announced on Friday will see energy bills increase by 10 percent from October, with average bills rising by £149 a year.
Calls to extend £290 DWP fund that millions receive due to end in weeks
Charities and local councils have expressed concern over the impending end of the Household Support Fund next month. The fund, which is financed by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), provides support to thousands of households in need through grants and vouchers distributed by local councils.
DWP rule 'can't be scrapped' despite families living in poverty as minister gives update
The Labour government will not scrap the two-child benefit cap at the next Budget because it cannot afford to, according to a minister.
DWP update after calls for £7,500 Universal Credit increase
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to proposals to increase Universal Credit payments by over £620 a month. The plan was put forward by Labour MP Chris Hinchliff posed as a question in Parliament, asking if the Government would consider expanding the child element of Universal Credit.
‘Holiday poverty’ affects 40 million workers in EU, finds new study
In 2022 two million more people in the European Union couldn’t afford to go on vacation, compared to the previous year, according to a new study published today (30 July) by The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).
Part-time teacher Kovacs hopes to bring joy to his students in Hungary
PARIS : Hungarian boxer Richard Kovacs is aiming not only to win a medal at the Paris Olympics, but also to bring happiness to the children he teaches in his homeland.